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Old 02-13-2014, 10:43 AM   #25
brad_man_72
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Re: Heavy duty carrier bearing

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Originally Posted by airdale94 View Post
All driveshafts need slip somewhere whether it's a 2-piece or 1 solid. It can be at the trans. tailshaft. Or if your trans. has a flange (bolt and strap) like at the differential, the slip has to be incorporated into the driveshaft.
The slip has to be between the rear end and the frame. The stock soft carrier allowed some movement. Making the trans tailshaft the only part solid mounted to the frame, so that's where the factory had the only slip.
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